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The opening 2 games in this playoff tie have been cagey affairs, with New York City FC winning 1-0 away at Charlotte FC before a goalless draw in which the hosts levelled the series on penalties. 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 matches have gone under 2.5 goals and this may follow suit.

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Everton have a chance to end a 3-game winless run when poor travelers Fulham arrive in Merseyside on Saturday afternoon.

David Moyes’ side had lost back-to-back games prior to last week’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland. Those losses had come against Man City and Spurs, while a point at the Stadium of Light against a side who are unbeaten at home should be viewed as a positive result.

Fulham sit 15th in the table, one point and one place below their hosts, but they have the joint-worst away record in the league with four defeats and one draw after five games, and they could be set for more misery on the road this weekend.

Fulham managed to end a four-game losing run last weekend with a comfortable 3-0 win over bottom club Wolves at Craven Cottage, but their road record suggests they will struggle to back that up with any points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton have beaten Crystal Palace and Brighton at this venue this season and their only loss has come against Spurs. The Blues also have a reasonable record against Fulham as they won 3-1 in London when these sides last met, having drawn the previous two meetings.

Everton vs Fulham prediction: Everton 3-way ML (+120) at the time of publishing. Playable to +100.

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Arsenal head to Sunderland in a 12:30pm ET Premier League kick off on Saturday knowing a win would see them at least retain a six-point lead in the standings going into the November international break.

Sunderland have been this season’s surprise packages and they are riding high in fourth spot after winning promotion. With 18 points on the board after 10 games, the Black Cats already have around half the total they will need to avoid an immediate return to the second tier.

Arsenal are clear favorites to win, and the Gunners should be expected to extend their ongoing 10-game winning streak despite Sunderland’s impressive start.

However, the standout bet here could be backing both teams to score at what looks a big price. The Gunners have hit 18 goals in 10 league games and have only failed to score in one game this season in any competition –  a 1-0 loss at Anfield back in August. A goal for the visitors feels inevitable, and there is a case to be made for Sunderland at least getting on the scoresheet against the Premier League’s stingiest defence.

Regis Le Bris’ side are yet to draw a blank at home in any competition this season and in the league they’ve hit nine goals in five home games. Overall, they have scored in seven of their last nine across all competitions.

Arsenal managed another clean sheet in midweek at Slavia Prague, but they allowed their opponents a few chances and their shut out was perhaps as much due to poor finishing as it was to good defending. The Gunners also have a quick turnaround here, while Sunderland have had an extra day to prepare for the visit of the league leaders.

Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction: Both teams to score (+130) at the time of publishing. Playable to +115.

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Chelsea were held to a high-scoring draw in Azerbaijan in midweek, but they should get back to winning ways against the managerless Wolves on Saturday.

The Blues deserved to drop points at Qarabag, but they have won three of their last four Premier League fixtures and put four past Wolves in the EFL Cup last month.

That was the fourth time Enzo Maresca’s side had scored three or more goals this season, and they could put the Premier League’s worst defense to the sword again at Stamford Bridge.

The 20th-placed side have lost their last four games and conceded 12 goals in that period, and their last four meetings with Chelsea have seen them concede a staggering 17 goals.

Wolves have conceded three or more goals on six occasions this season, so backing Chelsea to win and over 2.5 goals appeals as they look to break into the top four.

Chelsea vs Wolves prediction: Chelsea ML and Over 2.5 (-115) at the time of publishing. Playable to -125.

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Seattle Sounders were comfortable 4-2 winners in Game 2 after penalty shootout heartbreak in Game 1, and they should be able to secure a win on the road against Minnesota United. The hosts have won just 1 of their last 7 in 90 minutes, while Seattle have won 4 of their last 5.

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The best bet is Cincinnati. They’ve won 3 of their last 4 MLS home games and are fancied to bounce back from their road defeat in Game 2. Columbus Crew have won only 3 of their last 11 matches and continue to struggle on the road.

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Inter Miami were beaten 2-1 on the road by Nashville in Game 2 but should bounce back with a win in this decider. Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 10 meetings, so goals are likely, but the Herons’ quality should see them come out on top.

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Aston Villa strolled to a comfortable win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in midweek, and Unai Emery’s side should follow that with another three points against Bournemouth on Sunday.

The Villans have won seven of their last nine matches and each of their last five home games, and victory over the Cherries on Sunday could see the hosts leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League standings.

Bournemouth saw their seven-game unbeaten run snapped at Manchester City last weekend, but they have scored in nine of their ten Premier League matches this term and should be good for at least a goal at Villa Park.

Both teams have scored in three of the last four meetings between these sides and in four of Bournemouth’s five away games this term, so back goals at both ends on Sunday.

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth prediction: Both Teams to Score (-154) at the time of publishing. Playable to -160.

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Manchester City and Liverpool have both had their wobbles this season, which explains how they have allowed Arsenal to take a grip of the Premier League title race, and that should ensure an intense meeting at the Etihad on Sunday.

Recent league meetings have been tight, as five of their last six have ended with fewer than three goals. City will be conscious they have won just one of the last eight. However, that situation could be rectified at the weekend.

A 2-0 victory over Aston Villa was a welcome relief for the Reds after six defeats in their previous seven matches, but Arne Slot’s side have looked generally shaky at the back – which is not good news when you are preparing to face the world’s most in-form centre forward.

Erling Haaland has been rampant with 13 goals in his opening ten league games and he has failed to score in just two of his 17 club and international appearances this term.

The pace with which he exploited the Bournemouth backline in the 3-1 win over the Cherries on Sunday would strike fear into any rearguard and Liverpool may, like so many others, just be unable to live with him.

That should give City, who have lost just once since the end of August, a big advantage in this key clash and correct-score punters may fancy supporting a 3-1 win for City, which they posted against Swansea in the EFL Cup and at home to Bournemouth in the league recently.

Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction: Manchester City 3-way ML (-110) at the time of publishing. Playable to -120.

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The Timbers forced a Game 3 by landing a 3-2 victory in Portland but they lost the first match of this series 2-1 and look set for another defeat. San Diego won the xG battle 2.75-0.89 in Game 1 and, even though they are likely to concede, should have the firepower to reach the next round.

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